How to calculate unemployment benefits

Are people who go on military service with expired labor contracts entitled to unemployment benefits?

Are people who go on military service with expired labor contracts entitled to unemployment benefits?

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Is terminating a labor contract due to expiration while on military service entitled to unemployment benefits?

Employees are obliged to pay unemployment insurance fully and in accordance with regulations. Photo: Hai Nguyen

What are the obligations of employees when participating in unemployment insurance from 2026

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Reader with email thanhmaixxx@gmail. com asks: In 2026, what are the obligations of workers when participating in unemployment insurance?

During the period of receiving unemployment benefits, every month employees must directly or through the National Public Service Portal notify about job search to the public employment service organization where they are receiving unemployment benefits. Photo: Nam Duong

How to find a job when receiving unemployment benefits?

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Reader khoaivanxxx@gmail asks: What is the job search notification for people who are receiving unemployment benefits?

The unemployment insurance fund is used to pay health insurance for unemployment beneficiaries. Photo: Nam Duong

Regulations on the use of the Unemployment Insurance Fund

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A reader with email phananhxxx@gmail.com asked: How is the use of the Unemployment Insurance Fund regulated?

People who are receiving unemployment benefits but are actively participating in the militia will have their unemployment benefits terminated. Illustrative photo: VGP

Permanent militia participation is terminated with unemployment benefits

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A reader with email lenghiaxxx@gmail.com asked: If I am receiving unemployment benefits but have participated in the regular militia, will my benefits be terminated?

Employees apply for unemployment benefits. Photo: Hai Nguyen

Deadline for handling unemployment benefits procedures at the provincial level according to the latest regulations

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Currently, many workers do not clearly understand the time limit for settling unemployment benefits at the provincial level.

From January 1, 2026, people receiving unemployment benefits will be supported with food allowances during their time participating in training and improving their vocational skills. Photo: Nam Duong

Currently receiving unemployment benefits, supported with food allowances when improving vocational skills

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A reader with email matviecxxx@gmail.com asked: Are people receiving unemployment benefits supported with food expenses when improving their professional skills?

From January 1, 2026, the time to receive unemployment benefits is the 11th working day from the date of submitting a complete application for unemployment benefits. Photo: Nam Duong

Time to receive unemployment benefits from January 2026

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A reader with email vucoxxx@gmail.com asked: What is the time to receive unemployment benefits according to the new regulations?

Employees who are paying unemployment insurance are entitled to unemployment benefits when terminating their labor contracts, employment contracts or terminating their employment according to the provisions of law without falling into one of the cases where the employee unilaterally terminates the labor contract illegally. Photo: Nam Duong

New regulations on conditions for receiving unemployment benefits from January 2026

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A reader with email Tranminhxxx@gmail.com asked: What are the conditions for receiving unemployment benefits according to the new regulations?

Proposal to work for 1 month and still receive unemployment benefits

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The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association proposed to study and amend the regulation that employees who have worked for 1-24 months are entitled to 2 months of unemployment benefits.

Workers complete procedures to receive unemployment benefits. Illustration photo: Bao Han

Being fired without unemployment benefits, is it reasonable?

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Many opinions expressed their views on the proposal that laid-off workers should not receive unemployment benefits.